Widowspeak

Here's a trio from Brooklyn.  I think the term is shoegaze.  They're compared to Mazzy Star, which fits.  Right now they only have a showcase on Saturday at 11pm at the Parish and a day show Wednesday at Red 7.  I like this song.

Harsh Realm

Whispertown

Whispertown is the moniker of Morgan Nagler, who also plays in the band Whispertown 2000.  I guess she drops the 2000 when she's solo.  She's from L.A. and hangs with the cool kids. Friends Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett of Rilo Kiley convinced her to become a musician.  Based on this song it was a good decision.  Her voice reminds me of Jessica Lea Mayfield if she decided to go pop.  She's signed to Gillian Welch and her partner David Rawlings' label.  He produced the latest album, too.  Good credentials.

The showcase is at 11pm on Saturday at St. David's as part of the Hotel Cafe's songwriter showcase.  No day parties scheduled.  WTH?

Open the Other Eye

Imaginary Cities

Yesterday was all male singers so today will be all female.  First up is a duo from Winnipeg.  I'm sure they're being played on the Verge.  Their latest album was nominated for the Polaris Prize.  So far they only have one show scheduled at midnight Thursday at Maggie Mae's.  No day shows.  I hope that changes.

Hummingbird

Electric Guest

Here's a band that will have buzz all around them.  This is an L.A. duo with a new album coming out soon.  Produced by Danger Mouse.  Yes, that Danger Mouse.  This song is already getting airplay on KCRW.  Here's a good interview with them.

They play a day show Thursday at Lustre Pearl and their showcase is Friday at the Stage on 6th.  Both will be packed.

This Head I Hold

The Barr Brothers

Here's another band I'd like to check out.  The Barr Brothers are Brad and Andrew Barr, from jam band The Slip.  I'm sure y'all know them.  They played ACL way back in 2004.  Anyway, their new band is very mellow Americana.

So far these guys have a showcase on Thursday at St. David's and one Friday at the Deseo Central Lounge as part of a songwriter's showcase where they only play 30 minutes.  No day shows listed yet.

Beggar in the Morning